"Mrs. Robinson, you are attempting to seduce me. will not be you?" those recognized traces from The Graduate (1967) might without end hyperlink Anne Bancroft (1931--2005) to the groundbreaking movie and ensure her prestige as a film icon. with her portrayal of Annie Sullivan within the degree and movie drama The Miracle Worker, this function was once a spotlight of a profession that spanned a half-century and taken Bancroft an Oscar, Tonys, and Emmy awards.

In the 1st biography to hide the whole scope of Bancroft's lifestyles and occupation, Douglass okay. Daniel brings jointly interviews with dozens of her associates and associates, never-before-published family members photographs, and fabric from movie and theater information to give a portrait of an artist who raised the factors of performing for all those that undefined. Daniel unearths how, from a tender age, Bancroft used to be dedicated to tough herself and strengthening her craft. Her expertise (and strong timing) ended in a leap forward function in Two for the Seesaw, which made her a Broadway celebrity in a single day. The function of Helen Keller's dedicated instructor within the level model of The Miracle employee would stick with, and Bancroft additionally starred within the motion picture adaption of the play, which earned her an Academy Award. She went directly to look in dozens of movie, theater, and tv productions, together with a number of videos directed or produced by way of her husband, Mel Brooks. Anne Bancroft: A Life bargains new insights into the lifestyles and profession of a decided actress who left an indelible mark at the movie whereas final precise to her art.

As the most well known performers on Comedy Central’s mega-hit The Chappelle express, Charlie Murphy—older brother of comedy legend Eddie Murphy—shares his ardour for comedy and tells his actual Hollywood tales during this juicy and hugely enjoyable memoir. as soon as defined by way of Chris Rock as “Eddie Murphy on acid,” Charlie Murphy has accomplished popularity as a habitual performer at the seriously acclaimed, three-time Emmy-nominated cult sensation Chappelle’s convey on Comedy relevant.

Greater than six years within the making, this e-book explores a variety of components regarding the lifestyles and occupation of Peter Wilton Cushing, with a spotlight on his familial performing legacy from grandfather Henry William Cushing, his early degree occupation, and his existence along with his liked spouse, Helen Beck Cushing. frequently defined as "The light guy of Horror," Peter Cushing was once even more than an actor, for he used to be additionally a skilled painter, version maker, writer, a lover of books and literature, and a poet.

This ebook unearths how Fields grew to become a personality comic whereas appearing in Broadway’s so much illustrious revue, the Ziegfeld Follies. because the first biography to exploit the lately opened Fields Papers on the movie Academy, the e-book explores how Fields years as a Follies entertainer portraying a beleaguered husband and a charming conman grew to become a landmark turning element in his occupation, resulting in his status as a masterful movie comic.